Job summary
Following a significant redesign, and a new model of care which will support all children and young people to thrive, Jersey CAMHS we are looking to recruit two consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists to join our multi-disciplinary team. The successful applicants will join the two existing consultants. This is an exciting time to join CAMHS with the launch of the service redesign and significant investment into the service.Situated just 40 minutes flying time from London with excellent transport links to Europe the small beautiful Island of Jersey enjoys great weather, sandy beaches surrounded by soaring cliffs and offers a healthy work-life balance. There are excellent opportunities for a wide range of outdoor activities including sailing, diving, kayaking and paddle boarding. Jersey has the ideal lifestyle and work environment. An exciting opportunity has arisen for the successful applicant to relocate to the Island.The post holders will be expected to take on the full range of duties including the routine and emergency diagnosis and management of children and young people with significant mental health problems (up to the age of 18), the support of other team members and providing consultation and advice to other agencies. Successful applicants will be encourage to develop a special interest and take a clinical lead in one of the following areas
Eating Disorders
Crisis Intervention
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Transition
Main duties of the job
The service has expanded and continues to develop its service delivery to meet the needs of the community. As a senior clinician you will have opportunity to shape the service and influence child mental health more widely on the island.Full travelling expenses are paid from a UK port of entry, with a generous relocation package available and the appointee may take advantage of Jersey taxation policies. The post attracts residential qualifications and Jersey has excellent affordable private education for children. Under Jersey Law, applicants must possess FULL registration with the General Medical Council and hold a licence to practise.The States of Jersey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (to include children) and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As this position will work with vulnerable people, the selection process will involve safeguarding measures and include an enhanced DBS check.If you would like to discuss the post informally or arrange a visit please contact: Dr Catherine Keep Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist & Clinical Lead Phone: 01534 445 030 Email: c.keep@health.gov.jeorDr Darren Bowring Associate Director for Childrens Mental Health and Wellbeing Government of Jersey Children, Young People, Education and SkillsPhone: 01534 445 030 Email: d.bowring@health.gov.je
About us
Situated just 40 minutes flying time from London with
excellent transport links to Europe the small beautiful Island of Jersey enjoys
great weather, sandy beaches surrounded by soaring cliffs and offers a healthy
work-life balance. There are excellent opportunities for a wide range of
outdoor activities including sailing, diving, kayaking and paddle boarding. Jersey
has the ideal lifestyle and work environment. An exciting opportunity has
arisen for the successful applicant to relocate to the Island.
The service has expanded and continues to develop
its service delivery to meet the needs of the community. As a senior clinician you will have
opportunity to shape the service and influence child mental health more widely
on the island.
Full
travelling expenses are paid from a UK port of entry, with a generous
relocation package available and the appointee may take advantage of Jersey
taxation policies. The post attracts residential qualifications and Jersey has
excellent affordable private education for children. Under Jersey Law,
applicants must possess FULL registration with the General Medical Council and
hold a licence to practise.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This job description
is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be
definitive or restrictive. It is anticipated that some of the duties will
change over time with the expansion and restructuring of the team and this
description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.
The post holders will be part of the CAMHS team and with the other CAMHS
consultants. They will be expected to
take on the full range of duties including the routine and emergency diagnosis
and management of child and adolescent with significant mental health problems,
the support of other team members and providing consultation and advice to
other agencies. However with the
expansion of the consultant team we would encourage the post holder to have a
special interest and provide clinical leadership to one of developing pathways
including (but not exclusively).
Crisis
Intervention (including Duty & Assessment)
Eating
Disorders
Neurodevelopmental
Pathway
Transition
The service continues to develop its service delivery to meet the
increasing demands and complexity of presentation within the community and
there is current a major expansion and redesign of CAMHS services following a
significant investment in CAMHS through the Government Plan. As a senior clinician you will have
opportunity to not only help shape the service but also to influence child
mental health more widely on the island.
The multi-disciplinary team is operationally managed through the
Children, Young People and Educations Services Directorate. Medical staff are
line managed through the Medical Director structure of Health and Community
Services (this includes Appraisal and Revalidation, annual leave and study
leave policies and approval).
Place of Work
The CAMHS clinics are based at Liberte House, St Helier which is in the
main town. It is co-located with
Childrens Social Care and the Children and Families Hub. The post-holder may
also be required to see Children and Young People who have been admitted to
Jersey General Hospital or Orchard House (adult mental health in-patient
facility).
In-Patient
Provision
There is no designated inpatient provision but
the team provide flexible intensive packages of care for children and young
people with severe or complex mental health difficulties. The packages of
care can be provided both for assessment and treatment. The programmes are set up jointly with other
services including Paediatrics, Adult Mental Health and Childrens Services
(Social Care).
The Paediatric and Adult Mental Health teams
are supportive in providing in-patient facilities and both the paediatric ward
(Robin Ward) and acute adult mental health ward (Orchard House) are used for
young people who require admission.Robin Ward will admit young people up
to their 17th birthday. The postholder will be clinically
responsible for young people admitted to
Robin Ward and Orchard House under their
care and will be expected to undertake reviews of these patients.
All those under 16, and most under 18 admitted
to Orchard House are cared for separately to the other in-patients if possible
or are under continuous observation for safeguarding reasons. There is a
new provision currently being built which will provide facilities for young
people to be admitted to an area separate from the main ward. It is anticipated
that this may become available from December 2023.
When necessary young people can be transferred
to the UK for inpatient treatment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This job description
is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be
definitive or restrictive. It is anticipated that some of the duties will
change over time with the expansion and restructuring of the team and this
description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.
The post holders will be part of the CAMHS team and with the other CAMHS
consultants. They will be expected to
take on the full range of duties including the routine and emergency diagnosis
and management of child and adolescent with significant mental health problems,
the support of other team members and providing consultation and advice to
other agencies. However with the
expansion of the consultant team we would encourage the post holder to have a
special interest and provide clinical leadership to one of developing pathways
including (but not exclusively).
Crisis
Intervention (including Duty & Assessment)
Eating
Disorders
Neurodevelopmental
Pathway
Transition
The service continues to develop its service delivery to meet the
increasing demands and complexity of presentation within the community and
there is current a major expansion and redesign of CAMHS services following a
significant investment in CAMHS through the Government Plan. As a senior clinician you will have
opportunity to not only help shape the service but also to influence child
mental health more widely on the island.
The multi-disciplinary team is operationally managed through the
Children, Young People and Educations Services Directorate. Medical staff are
line managed through the Medical Director structure of Health and Community
Services (this includes Appraisal and Revalidation, annual leave and study
leave policies and approval).
Place of Work
The CAMHS clinics are based at Liberte House, St Helier which is in the
main town. It is co-located with
Childrens Social Care and the Children and Families Hub. The post-holder may
also be required to see Children and Young People who have been admitted to
Jersey General Hospital or Orchard House (adult mental health in-patient
facility).
In-Patient
Provision
There is no designated inpatient provision but
the team provide flexible intensive packages of care for children and young
people with severe or complex mental health difficulties. The packages of
care can be provided both for assessment and treatment. The programmes are set up jointly with other
services including Paediatrics, Adult Mental Health and Childrens Services
(Social Care).
The Paediatric and Adult Mental Health teams
are supportive in providing in-patient facilities and both the paediatric ward
(Robin Ward) and acute adult mental health ward (Orchard House) are used for
young people who require admission.Robin Ward will admit young people up
to their 17th birthday. The postholder will be clinically
responsible for young people admitted to
Robin Ward and Orchard House under their
care and will be expected to undertake reviews of these patients.
All those under 16, and most under 18 admitted
to Orchard House are cared for separately to the other in-patients if possible
or are under continuous observation for safeguarding reasons. There is a
new provision currently being built which will provide facilities for young
people to be admitted to an area separate from the main ward. It is anticipated
that this may become available from December 2023.
When necessary young people can be transferred
to the UK for inpatient treatment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Primary Medical Degree
- Full GMC Registration & License to Practice
- Registered on the GMC Specialist Register or CCT in Child and Adolescent
- Psychiatry (or within 6 months of this at the time of interview) or equivalent (which must be confirmed by GMC)
- Higher speciality training or equivalent experience
- Eligibility for Section 12 approval (Mental Health Law Approval)
Desirable
- MRCPsych or equivalent
- Relevant higher degree, e.g. MD. PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications
- Section 12 approval or equivalent
- Dual accreditation e.g. Forensic, Learning Disability
Experience
Essential
- Experience of assessing and treating children and young people in acute and community psychiatric settings
- Specialty experience CAMHS
- Experience in crisis work
Desirable
- Wide range of specialist experience relevant to the post
- Experience of working with young people at risk of offending or who have offended
- Experience of working young people who misuse alcohol or substances
- Experience of working with young people with Eating Disorders
- Experience of working with Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Primary Medical Degree
- Full GMC Registration & License to Practice
- Registered on the GMC Specialist Register or CCT in Child and Adolescent
- Psychiatry (or within 6 months of this at the time of interview) or equivalent (which must be confirmed by GMC)
- Higher speciality training or equivalent experience
- Eligibility for Section 12 approval (Mental Health Law Approval)
Desirable
- MRCPsych or equivalent
- Relevant higher degree, e.g. MD. PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications
- Section 12 approval or equivalent
- Dual accreditation e.g. Forensic, Learning Disability
Experience
Essential
- Experience of assessing and treating children and young people in acute and community psychiatric settings
- Specialty experience CAMHS
- Experience in crisis work
Desirable
- Wide range of specialist experience relevant to the post
- Experience of working with young people at risk of offending or who have offended
- Experience of working young people who misuse alcohol or substances
- Experience of working with young people with Eating Disorders
- Experience of working with Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Health and Community Services
Address
Government Of Jersey
19-21 Broad Street
St. Helier
Jersey
Channel Islands
JE2 3RR
Employer's website
https://www.gov.je (Opens in a new tab)